Outmigration to suburbs and counties beyond Cuyahoga has left the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, one of the area’s largest land holders, faced with once-proud congregations who struggle with aging infrastructure and stagnant, often declining, financial support. Many, including parishioners from Saint Ann and Saint Louis of Cleveland Heights and Christ the King and Saint Philomena of East Cleveland are exploring mergers in order to remain open.
How should the church best honor the memory but respond to realities of shifting demographics and a massive real estate portfolio? Read more.
